
She is survived by her parents of the family home; three sisters, Monica Torrez of Las Cruces; Martha Marquez and husband Larry of Bayard; Charlene Merino of Bayard; two uncles, Oscar Merino of Bayard; Sam Merino and wife Lisa of San Francisco, CA; her aunt, Esther Mendoza; great uncles, Rey and Margaret Merino of McAllen, TX; Dr. Al and Nancy Merino of San Diego, CA; her Godparents, (Ninos) Willie and Florene Andazola of Santa Clara; her Godmother,(Nina) Monica Ortiz of Phoenix, AZ; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Chano and Tila Merino; maternal grandparents, Jose and Elena Mendoza.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 16th at 10:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Martin Okonkwo officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow at Hanover cemetery. Pallbearers are Eddie Joe Norero, Ralph Duarte, Omar Lopez, Chaz Lopez, Ezy Archibald, Laura Sias, Randy Gomez, and Ruben Torrez.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.